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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.32, 1,711.32 and 563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.32, 1,711.32 and 563.44 is: 844.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.32 : 1,711.32 = 563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.32/1,711.32 = 563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.32x = 1,711.32 × 563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.32x = 964,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,226.14/1,142.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.09

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